Moving to Roanoke Metro from Northern New Jersey
For people leaving Northern New Jersey, Southwest Virginia is one of the better-value places to land. Housing and taxes cost a good deal less here, and you're right next to the Blue Ridge.
Taxes
NJ's top income tax rate is 10.8% versus Virginia's 5.75%, and property taxes run about 2.20% there versus roughly 1% across the region. On a $289,000 home that's a meaningful annual difference.
Cost of living & housing
Overall costs run about 32% lower here than in Northern New Jersey. It takes only about $135,385 here to match a $200,000 lifestyle there. The $289,000 median home here would run on the order of $422,135 back in Northern New Jersey.
Where to live
Compare the areas and what your money buys:
| Area | Median price | Tax /$100 |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke County | $310,000 | 1.09 |
| Roanoke City | $218,000 | 1.22 |
| Salem | $289,000 | 1.19 |
Get the numbers for a Northern New Jersey-to-Virginia move →
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